On April 15, 2013, the world was shocked by unthinkable news: two explosions at the finish line of the Boston marathon, which was packed with people on the city's most treasured day. In the hours that followed, the gripping story held us breathless. First, the death toll and the life-threatening injuries. Next, the identification of the bombers, first by face and then by name. The tense manhunt and the sweeping lockdown that brought Boston to a standstill. The violent death of one suspect and the suspense-filled capture of another. And, finally, the courageous, inspiring recovery of a wounded city. "Long Mile Home" is the riveting tale of that tragic, surreal, and ultimately inspiring week. "Boston Globe" journalists Scott Helman and Jenna Russell tell the full story through the eyes of five principal characters-a police officer, a lost daughter, a determined survivor, a trauma surgeon, and the marathon director-tracing the distinct paths that brought them to a tragic intersection with two murderous young brothers on one momentous day in April. Backed by "The Boston Globe's" deep, relentless, and widely praised coverage of the dramatic events, "Long Mile Home" features an unprecedented level of detail and insight, highlighting never-before-told stories, unexpected revelations, and unforgettable moments of heroism and humanity. It's both an absorbing, action-packed narrative and a lasting tribute to the bravery, resourcefulness, and resiliency of the Boston community-a story of the city on its worst day but also at its best.

"Reporters for The Boston Globe"--T.p.

Prologue: laced up and pointed toward the sea / Part I. April: five lives, one race -- Dimmed futures, violent turn: two brothers in descent -- Starting line: perfect day for a marathon -- Finish line: gathering on the sidelines -- 2:50 PM: agony on Boylston Street -- "These bastards got us": terror comes into focus -- Operating at capacity: saving lives, against the odds -- The heaviest toll: three voices, silenced -- Hiding in plain sight: from billions of pixels, a break -- Picture of malice: somber morning, violent night -- "Death is so close to me": hell in a Mercedes -- Showdown: bullets in the dark -- Disquiet: in a silent city, the hunt begins anew -- Trapped in a boat: "He's in custody! He's in custody!" / Part II. A city reborn: starting toward normal -- Letting go: the only way forward -- Missing the signals: radical views and unsolved murders -- Running again: the marathon man finishes the race -- Giant steps: standing tall, heather forges ahead -- Wins and losses: living with the memory of April -- Mile 27: the road beyond.